National Tracheostomy Safety Project

Tracheostomy Safety Education and Quality Improvement for Healthcare Providers

Founded: Founded 2008
Locations: 1 location

National Tracheostomy Safety Project

Tracheostomy Safety Education and Quality Improvement for Healthcare Providers

Founded: Founded 2008
Locations: 1 location

About

The National Tracheostomy Safety Project is a UK-registered charity and clinical organization dedicated to improving the safety and quality of care for patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies. The organization collaborates globally with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, patients, and families to develop standardized emergency algorithms, bedside guidance, training courses, and innovative clinical airway devices.

Services

Immersive PDT Masterclass

Provides specialized one-day practical training for senior trainees, residents, and consultants performing Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy. The masterclass utilizes 360-degree bedside procedural videos, live ultrasound guidance, airway management stations, and troubleshooting simulations to enhance procedural competence and clinical safety.

Improving Tracheostomy Care Program

Delivers hospital-wide and community quality improvement programs designed to implement best practice resources from the Global Tracheostomy Collaborative across healthcare systems. The program helps clinical sites track patient-level data, optimize bedhead safety systems, and reduce complications and hospital length of stay.

Tracheostomy Safety E-Learning

Offers self-directed educational modules developed in partnership with NHS e-Learning for Healthcare and the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Covers core topics including basic tracheostomy management, adult and paediatric emergency care, tube selection, and vocalisation strategies for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.